Bovati Early Origins

The surname Bovati was first found in the city of Reggio-Emilia, where records show Gerardo de Corviago Bovini living here in 1079.

Bovati Spelling Variations

Bovati Spelling Variations

In comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Bovati include Bove, Bova, Bovi, Bue, Buo, Bui, Bua, Boe, Boi, Boy, Bo, Dal Bo, Del Bo, Lo Bue, Lo Boi, La Bua, Boelli, Boellis, Bovetto, Bovetti, Bovet, Boetto, Boetti, Boet, Boeddu, Bovino, Bovin, Boin, Buini, Bovoli, Bovani, Boano, Bovini, Bovara, Bovetini, Bovelli, Bovaro, Bovari and many more.

Bovati Early History

Bovati Early History

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Bovati Early Notables (pre 1700)

Bovati Early Notables (pre 1700)

Prominent among members of the family was Bovetinodei Bovetini, who was an intellectual in Mantua in the 13th century; Bonincontro dei Bovi was a lawyer in Bologna in 1300; Girolamo Bove was appointed mayor of Sezze by Pope Sisto IV in the 15th century; Giacomo Bovi was senator of Rome; Pietro...

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Bovati: Gino Bove, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1822 at the age of 21; D. Bovelli arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1823 at the age of 46..

The Bovati Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Bovati Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.